Looking for an easier way to stay connected to Kansas City news?
From Chiefs analysis and Royals updates to bites of the local restaurant scene and roundups of accountability coverage, The Star’s free newsletters deliver the news that matters to you straight to your inbox every day of the week.
Since 2021, we have put a tremendous amount of effort into revamping our free newsletters, from our daily flagships to special-topic newsletters tackling a wide range of areas around the Kansas City metro.
Each of these newsletters are free, and the first click in any Star newsletter is free to all readers. Consider subscribing to The Star to support this work.
So, without further ado, let’s get into our newsletters. You can also find them here, along with all of The Star’s social media accounts.
Our lineup of local newsletters
Morning Rush & Afternoon Catch-Up:
Get a wide mix of the biggest headlines from across the Kansas City area delivered right to your inbox every morning and weekday afternoon by subscribing to our flagship newsletters.
⏰ Sign up here for Morning Rush and Afternoon Catch-Up.
Let’s Dish, Kansas City:
Looking for a new spot to dine around town? Or want to keep an eye on local closings? Either way, this newsletter serves up the latest industry bites every Friday around lunchtime.
♨️ Sign up here for Let’s Dish, KC.
Royals Extra:
As the Royals get set for a promising season, you can stay on top of all the latest roster shuffling and injury updates with this newsletter from beat writer Jaylon Thompson.
⚾ Sign up here for Royals Extra.
What’s Your KCQ?:
You got questions, we have answers: Every Tuesday, we tackle all the questions about Kansas City you have — and a few you’ve never even thought of.
❓ Sign up here for the KCQ newsletter.
Chiefs Extra:
Dive into all the latest Chiefs news, from roster moves and injury updates to exclusive breakdowns from our award-winning columnists with this weekly newsletter anchored by beat reporter Jesse Newell.
⭐ Sign up here for Chiefs Extra.
Reality Check:
Want to dive deeper into the biggest accountability stories from across the Kansas City metro? We got you.
✅ Sign up for Reality Check.
Star Opinion:
Read fresh perspectives on all the biggest headlines in the KC area and beyond, delivered to your inbox every week from Star assistant managing editor for opinion, Yvette Walker.
☝️ Sign up for Star Opinion.
Star Politics:
Politics is all around us these days. Stay up to date with what’s happening in the Kansas and Missouri legislatures, the issues your local politicians are tackling and more with this newsletter every Wednesday morning.
✒️ Sign up for Star Politics.
Lee’s Summit Journal:
What’s new in Lee’s Summit? We’ve got you covered with news on what’s going on in schools, at the city council and other happenings around town.
➡️ Sign up for Lee’s Summit Journal.
On The Vine:
Get thoughtful insights on the big cultural conversations in KC and beyond, delivered once a week by Mará Rose Williams, The Star’s assistant managing editor for Race and Equity.
✍️ Sign up for On The Vine.
Johnson County & Olathe News
Whether you live in Shawnee, Overland Park or Olathe, get the latest updates on schools, events and neighborhood news with these two newsletters.
⛲ Sign up for Johnson County News and Olathe News.
Rock Chalk Report & K-State Wildcat Weekly:
Regardless of whether you’re a Jayhawk or a Wildcat, you can keep up with your beloved college team with our weekly updates and insights into KU and K-State.
⛹️ Sign up for the Rock Chalk Report and the K-State Wildcat Weekly.
How to ensure you get Star newsletters
Email can sometimes be tricky.
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For Apple mail and Gmail users, you can do so by following these steps:
Gmail: Move this email into the “Primary” section of your inbox by dragging-and-dropping on desktop or selecting “Move” from the three-dot menu in the mobile app.
Apple mail: Click on our email address at the top of this email and then select “Add to VIPs.”
Have questions? You can reach out to me at izhang@kcstar.com.
The Kansas City Star
Since joining the Kansas City Star in late 2021, Irvin Zhang has worked as the newspaper’s newsletter writer, anchoring its daily flagship newsletters and leading its newsletter strategy.